Belfast to host All-Ireland Amputee Football Open Day

The Irish Amputee Football Association, FAI and Irish FA will host an All-Ireland Amputee Football Open Day on Saturday November 5th at Ashfield Girls' High School, Hollywood Road, Belfast, BT42LY from 10am to 3pm. The IAFA has enjoyed great success since its inception in April 2011. From humble beginnings, 4 amputees attended the IAFA's first training session, the International squad has grown from year to year. In 2014 the team represented Ireland at the Amputee Football World Cup for the very first time in Mexico, while just last year the IAFA founded ULSport AFC, Ireland's first ever Amputee Football Club, who competed in the English Amputee Football Association's Premier league for the 2015/16 season, finishing 2nd. The IAFA, FAI and Irish FA are keen to see the continued growth of Amputee Football across the island of Ireland and are therefore delighted to invite amputees of all ages to this unique event. The IAFA Junior and Senior squads will be in attendance on the day and will offer demonstrations of the game. This game really must be seen to be believed, come on down and have a look and get involved. LEG OFF, GAME ON!

The session is open to all amputees from the age of 5 up. If you would like more information please contact Chritsy or Alan:

IAFA, IAFA Junior Academy proud to take part in EAFF Football Weeks

Between May 14th and June 12th 2016 the European Amputee Football Federation are promoting the sport of Amputee Football across Europe through their Amputee Football Weeks initiative. 10 countries across the continent will play host to events, tournaments, demonstrations and junior training camps, to showcase the sport. The IAFA International squad travel to Poland to compete in the second annual Podhale Amp Futbol Cup. Our Irish Amps will look to improve on last years second place finish when they take on hosts Poland, old rivals Ukraine and tournament debutants Germany. UL Sport Amputee Football Club complete their season on June 11th at the EAFA League Cup in Birmingham. The Limerick side will look to cap off a fine debut season that saw them finish second in the EAFA League to Peterborough on goal difference. The IAFA Junior Academy will host a Junior Training Camp at the University of Limerick on the same weekend. Junior Amputees from across the country will come together for a fun filled weekend of coaching and games. The Academy is growing from strength to strength. Following the incredibly successful European Junior Training Camp held in Dublin in March the IAFA Juniors demonstrated their skills and abilities at the recent FAI Junior Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium. Stay tuned for updates on what promises to be an incredibly exciting few weeks for European and Irish Amputee Football.

UL Sport Amputee FC narrowly beaten to EAFA League Title

In their debut season UL Sport Amputee FC were beaten to the EAFA League Title by Peterborough by the very narrowest of margins; goal difference. Oxford City FC hosted the final round of EAFA league fixtures on Saturday May 21st. 3 teams began the day with a chance of lifting the trophy. ULSAFC had it all to do, 2 points behind second placed Everton and 6 off leaders and reigning champions Peterborough. UL had to ensure that they secured all 9 points on offer and hope that other results would go their way. 3 fantastic performances meant that the Limerick side did all they possibly could and despite finishing on the same points as Peterborough (30), the English side's superior goal difference saw them pip UL to the title. An excellent showing from the Irish side in their debut season. The IAFA are incredibly proud of manager Simon Baker and the lads who put in a huge effort during the season travelling to England on 5 occasions. Next up for ULSAFC is the EAFA League Cup in June. Simon and the boys will be looking to get one over on Peterborough and signal their intent to challenge for the league title next season.